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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,212.34, 62,397.42 and 26,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,212.34, 62,397.42 and 26,348.25 is: 36,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,212.34 : 62,397.42 = 26,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,212.34/62,397.42 = 26,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,212.34x = 62,397.42 × 26,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,212.34x = 1,644,062,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,062,821.52/45,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,363.14

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